ENEnergy drinks are beverages formulated to provide a temporary boost of energy, typically containing high amounts of caffeine, taurine, sugar, and B vitamins. Today, these drinks are particularly popular among young people and athletes, aiming to enhance physical and mental performance. However, the health effects of energy drinks have been a subject of concern for years. Energy drinks are classified as a category requiring caution in consumption place.HistoryThe history of energy drinks dates ba
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Gestational diabetes (Pregnancy diabetes) is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that first appear during pregnancy or are diagnosed during pregnancy.PathogenesisDuring pregnancy, hormonal changes occur in the mother’s body to support fetal development. These hormones can reduce the effectiveness of insulin, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. Normally, the pancreas compensates by increasing insulin production to maintain balance. However, in some women, the pancreas c
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BuBurdur walnut paste is a traditional dessert from Burdur, made by mixing walnuts, semolina, and sugar in equal proportions without any heat treatment. Distinct from other types of crushed desserts, it is prepared by adding semolina and crushed walnuts to a syrup that is not boiled. The mixture is shaped, cut into pieces, coated with powdered sugar, and left to rest before serving. Due to the preservation of the natural structure of walnuts and semolina, it is high in nutritional value, free from
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Şule Bozkurt

One of the most deeply rooted and nostalgic confections in Ottoman culinary culture, akide şekeri is not merely a sweet but a symbolic value where state tradition and popular belief intertwine. Classified among hard candies, akide has historically been regarded as a symbol of social trust, political loyalty, and craft aesthetics.Etymology and Basic DefinitionThe term “akide” is derived from the Arabic root “akit” (contract) or “akid” (bound). 【1】 This naming refers both to the physical struct
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Hacer Feyza Yeşildal

Alpullu Sugar Factory is the first sugar production facility established in Türkiye during the Republican era. Located in Alpullu, a village in the Babaeski district of Kırklareli province in Thrace, the factory began operations in 1926 and has played a significant role in the economic, social, and architectural development of the region. Established through a partnership between the state and private sector in the early years of the Republic, the factory was instrumental in establishing beet cu
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